Making sure
Glenys Bridges considers the challenges, responsibilities and ultimate benefits of the lead dental nurse role
All Clinical
Medical emergencies – and you
When did you last update your skills?
What to expect
During pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes an overwhelming amount of physical changes – and that includes their oral health
Your teeth you are in control
The use of cognitive behavioural therapy in reducing dental anxiety for paediatric patients
The 'inbetweeners'
Priya Sharma considers the evidence for the use of floss and interdental brushes in oral health regimes
Periodontal disease
The oral-systemic connections are now widely accepted – the strength of the links, however, continues to challenge researchers looking for answers. Gaby Bissett considers the evidence so far
Bruxism
Roughly 10 million people suffer from chronic tension headaches daily in the UK, which often spread to the neck and upper shoulders. But few realise the problem lies in their mouth…
How to prevent 'never events'
A look at how the dental nurse’s skill in charting can help to identify the correct tooth in order to avoid a detrimental outcome
Enhanced CPD
A look at the basics of the upcoming changes
Oral care
Patients in ICU require specialist care and are dependent on a multidisciplinary team to complete even the most simple of daily tasks. Harriet Buley explains how dental professionals can make a difference
Denture hygiene
This article considers the importance of denture hygiene, the consequences of poor practice and the different denture cleaning products and recommendations
Hand hygiene matters
Clare Clark talks about effective infection control protocols in a dental setting
‘The days of plaque
Dental hygienist Christina Chatfield reveals how biofilm is the new buzzword in dentistry
Medicine management
How to ensure the safe use, storage and disposal of controlled drugs
An overview of the circulatory
Emma Male explores the function and components of the circulatory system – the London underground service to the human body
